Becoming a mother is a profound experience, and if this is your first baby you might be feeling a little apprehensive. The best thing to do is to learn from those women who’ve been there and done that. These podcasts can help you to prepare for the journey ahead.
At some point during pregnancy, most expectant mothers tend to experience rising anxiety about labor and birth. You might be very excited to meet your baby, but actually having the baby might be making you feel really scared. This is completely normal. First-time mothers and even mothers who have already had children are facing the unknown. You’ve probably heard horror stories from well-meaning people, which won’t help you feel calmer. Here are some top tips to help you manage your nerves.
Becoming a mom for the first time is an experience that cannot be justified with words. It is special, it is magical, and it completely changes your life. However, a lot of first-time moms also have a lot of anxiety. What if I am doing this wrong? What if I make a mistake? This is only natural, but you have no reason to worry. We all make mistakes, and we all learn as we go. Here are some great tips to help you get started…
Becoming a Mom gives you endless reasons to celebrate, but most of the festivities are normally centered around your new arrival. While there’s no doubt you’ll want to make the most of your new son or daughter, it’s important to recognize your own journey too.
It’s time to stop the false image of a strong and independent woman. While there’s nothing wrong with being strong or independent — or both – too many women wrongly assume that it means they can’t ask for help. Nobody expects you to be Wonder Woman. Asking for a hand is no evidence of weakness. On the contrary, being able to recognize that you can’t cope on your own is a sign of maturity and strength.
A relaxing holiday during pregnancy might be just what the doctor ordered. It gives you an opportunity to take time out of day-to-day life and to spend time connecting with your partner, and any other children before your new baby arrive. But where should you go? Of course, there are many places to choose from – but here are four of our favorites:
A hospital bag is a bag you pack to take with you when you go into labor. It’s usually filled with lots of different essentials to last you as long a week, as you never know how long you’ll have to stay both before and after you have given birth. It’s usually packed a few weeks before your due date, and kept in an easy-to-grab place.
Having a baby brings a lot of changes in a woman's life. From the change in lifestyle to the emotional maturity, it’s sometimes a struggle but women find a way to deal with it. The same applies to the post-baby body and it can affect the women’s perception of herself quite a bit.
Becoming a mom for the first time is an experience that cannot be justified with words. It is special, it is magical, and it completely changes your life. However, a lot of first time moms also have a lot of anxiety. What if I am doing this wrong? What if I make a mistake? This is only natural, but you have no reason to worry. We all make mistakes, and we all learn as we go. Here are some great tips to help you get started…
I was perfectly fine with my decision and was prepared to live with it. However, Tim had other plans. He would not give up on me no matter how many times I would ask him to. In my heart I was happy that he didn’t, but my mind was becoming more and more annoyed.
